As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens and neighboring countries welcome Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency aid.
As part of the urgent UN call for aid, the Commission announces an additional € 90 million for emergency assistance programs. All this to help the civilian population affected by the war in Ukraine. The funds will help the people of Ukraine and Moldova. This new EU humanitarian aid will provide food, water, health, shelter and help with basic needs.
Union Civil Protection Mechanism
The Commission is also coordinating the delivery of material assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to Ukraine, with offers from currently 20 Member States. These include: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. The first truck load from Slovenia arrived yesterday in the capital of Ukraine, Kiev.
Moldova launched a mechanism to support Ukrainians coming to their country. Austria, France and the Netherlands have already offered Moldova emergency assistance, such as shelter and medical assistance.
The Commission is in constant contact with the other neighboring countries of Ukraine and stands ready to provide further assistance as requested.
Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarčic He said: " Civilians are paying the highest price for Russia's illegal military aggression in Ukraine. The war threatens to displace millions of Ukrainians, leading to a sharp increase in humanitarian needs. Inside Ukraine, but also in neighboring countries where Ukrainians are looking for security. The EU has full solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our initial funding will allow our humanitarian partners to provide urgently needed assistance. I encourage the entire international donor community to respond generously as well. "
The EU has committed more than EUR 193 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
It is expected that after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the humanitarian needs will be enormous. Armed violence causes widespread human suffering, civilian casualties, and damage to civil infrastructure. Large-scale displacement and exacerbation of existing humanitarian needs stem from the long-standing conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since 2014, the EU has supported displaced and conflict-affected people in eastern Ukraine. Since 2014, the EU has committed more than EUR 193 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to help thousands of displaced persons and residents in non-governmental and government-controlled areas.
Source: EU, European Commission
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